Senior Partner - Conveyancing | Head of Department | £100k+ | Hybrid

Job Description

The Opportunity

We are working with a dynamic and rapidly growing law firm looking to appoint a Senior Partner - Conveyancing to lead and develop their residential property offering.

This is a senior leadership role suited to an experienced conveyancing professional with a strong track record of billing, team management and department growth. You will have full responsibility for driving performance, improving processes and scaling the conveyancing function.

This is not a passive role - the firm is looking for someone who can take ownership, lead from the front and play a key part in the firm's continued expansion.

Key Responsibilities

  • Leading and managing the conveyancing department, setting strategy and driving performance
  • Handling a reduced but high-value caseload of residential conveyancing matters where required
  • Overseeing the full conveyancing process including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity
  • Managing, mentoring and developing a team of fee earners and support staff
  • Driving billing performance, productivity and departmental profitability
  • Implementing and improving processes, systems and compliance standards
  • Ensuring high levels of client service and efficient case progression
  • Working closely with senior leadership on business strategy and growth plans
  • Contributing to business development and strengthening referral relationships

About You

  • Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Legal Executive with significant experience in residential conveyancing
  • Proven track record of managing and leading a conveyancing team or department
  • Strong billing history with the ability to drive revenue and performance
  • Excellent technical knowledge across all aspects of residential property transactions
  • Commercially minded with a focus on efficiency, scalability and growth
  • Confident leader with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment

Why Apply

  • Senior leadership position with real influence over the direction of the department
  • Opportunity to shape and grow a high-performing conveyancing team
  • Competitive salary (£100k+) with strong earning potential
  • Hybrid/flexible working environment
  • Join an ambitious and expanding firm with clear growth plans
  • Long-term career progression at senior level

Target Regions

London